The United States has announced an indefinite freeze on immigrant visa processing for Ghana and 74 other countries from January 21, 2026. Here is a detailed guide on what the decision means, who is affected, and what remains unchanged.

LIVE: Newday || 15-01-2026

Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has clarified that America’s temporary suspension of immigrant visas does not affect non-immigrant B1-B2 visas for Ghanaians.

China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy. Beijing on Wednesday reported the world’s largest-ever trade surplus – the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports – at $1.19tn (£890bn). It’s the first time China’s […]

Nigeria has engaged a Washington-based lobbying firm to improve relations with the Trump administration and counter claims by Evangelical groups that the government is failing to protect Christians. The six-month contract, valued at $4.5 million, aims to highlight security efforts and boost trade ties.

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Morocco secured their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night after edging past Nigeria 4–2 on penalties, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou once again proving decisive on the biggest stage. The second semi-final, played at a packed Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, lived up to its billing as a clash […]

Hosts Morocco will meet Senegal in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a gripping semi-final double-header delivered drama, tension and contrasting paths to qualification. Morocco sealed their place in Sunday’s showpiece in Rabat by edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw following extra time, as the hosts once […]

Real Madrid’s turbulent period took another painful turn as Albacete Balompié pulled off a sensational 3–2 victory over the Spanish giants to knock them out of the Copa del Rey at the Round of 16 stage. The shock defeat, Albacete’s first-ever win over Real Madrid, further compounds what has been a difficult stretch for the […]

LIVE: Ghana Tonight || 14-01-2026

3news’ Christian Yalley spent time with commuters during the rush hour on January 14. He reports from the 37 Military Hospital transport terminal that many commuters were stranded as there were not enough commercial vehicles to transport them to their destinations. This is despite the assurance from the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe that […]

LIVE: News360 || 14-01-2026

Residents of Ayeduase were thrown into a state of shock following the discovery of the lifeless body of Joseph Arthur, popularly known as *W?fa Atta*, a 50-year-old carpenter, in his room on the morning of Wednesday, 14th January 2026. According to information gathered, the deceased was last seen on Sunday morning when he returned home […]

Senegal have booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday night at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, reaffirming their reputation as one of Africa’s most consistent footballing nations. The semi-final clash was a tense, tactical battle between two continental heavyweights, […]

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has criticised the Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Johnson Asiama for his inability to provide information to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the supposed GHS3.8 billion losses under the Gold for Reserves programme in 2024. He says it is mind-blogging that Dr Johnson Asiama could […]

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned the Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG) and the Finance Minister to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2pm. The invitation by the Commission follows JUSAG’s threat to embark on a strike action on January 19 if salary arrears for its members are not paid. […]

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana His Lordship Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie accompanied by the Learned Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang and Dr. Raymond A. Atuguba paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, in Accra. They visited the Educationnin his office […]

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) only came to broaden the free senior high school to cover a lot of Ghanaians, it does not mean they introduced the policy, a member of the Communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills, has said. Roger said that […]

Some workers of the Ghana Railway Company Limited in the Western Region are enraged after learning that machinery at the renovated workshop in Essikado, has been scrapped. Other administrative and technical offices, including the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s office, have also been ransacked. Workers who spoke on condition of anonymity expressed disapproval of Management’s decision to […]

The United States has paused immigrant visa processing for Ghana and 74 other countries from January 21.